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Redigan Family History

Redigan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Radigan, Redican, Ratigan, Regan, Madigan, Reitan, Relihan, Bradigan

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Where is the Redigan family from?

You can see how Redigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redigan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Redigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Redigan families living in Connecticut. This was about 24% of all the recorded Redigan's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Redigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Redigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redigan. 50% of Redigan men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Redigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redigan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Redigan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Redigan. For the veterans among your Redigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redigan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Redigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Redigan in 1964 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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